Goderich Council will be getting pay increases, according to the town’s citizen-led remuneration task force.
In a report presented to council on Monday, the following salaries were presented:
1. That the Mayor’s salary be set at:
– $35,870 in 2024
– $37,870 in 2025
– $39,870 in 2026
2. That the Deputy Mayor’s salary be set at:
– $21,049 in 2024
– $22,299 in 2025
– $23,549 in 2026
3. That the Councillor’s salaries be set at:
– $15,320 in 2024
– $16,320 in 2025
– $17,320 in 2026
The chair of the task force, Chelsey Merkt, says “We came up with a fair and reasonable number that would attract a diverse group of people and represent a pool of candidates that would represent Goderich well.”
There would also be adjustments for per diem rates, with a half day at $105, and a full day at $198.
The new salaries are expected to take effect on April 1st.
